Oswin Appollis: Pirates Winger Stats and Bafana Role

Oswin Appollis is an Orlando Pirates winger who has two goals and three assists in eight Betway Premiership games this season, which leaves him level with several players in joint-third place on the assist chart. Meanwhile, he is also a regular for Bafana Bafana, with four World Cup appearances in the 2026 data. This profile explains who he is, how his career developed, how he is playing right now and what the numbers say, all dated 23 October 2026.

Appollis came off the bench in the 2-1 derby win, covered in our Orlando Pirates vs Kaizer Chiefs report.

Appollis and his teammates meet Chiefs next, as covered in our Orlando Pirates vs Kaizer Chiefs preview.

Who is Oswin Appollis?

Oswin Appollis is a Cape Town-born winger and attacking midfielder who plays for Orlando Pirates, and his full name is Oswin Reagan Appollis. He was born on 25 August 2001 and stands 171 cm tall. League data lists him as a midfielder, but the Bafana Bafana squad list on this site places him with the forwards, so he is best seen as a left-sided attacker who can also play through the middle.

He grew up in Bishop Lavis in Cape Town. Flashscore reports that he joined the Ajax Cape Town academy and then moved to SuperSport United in 2018. Therefore, his route to the top was far from straight, and it took several clubs before he became a first-choice player.

Where did Oswin Appollis play before Orlando Pirates?

Before Orlando Pirates, Appollis played for SuperSport United, University of Pretoria on loan, Pretoria Callies and Polokwane City. Wikipedia and Flashscore agree on that order, and both put his move to Pirates at the start of the 2025/26 season.

The details show how he built up. At SuperSport United he made only a handful of league appearances, so he went on loan to University of Pretoria in 2020/21, where Flashscore records 12 appearances and two goals. After that, he rebuilt his game at Pretoria Callies in 2022/23, with 30 appearances and six goals. Then he moved to Polokwane City, where he spent two seasons before joining Pirates. We have left out the fee and contract terms, because the sources we checked either disagreed or gave nothing.

What are Oswin Appollis’s Betway Premiership stats this season?

Appollis has two goals and three assists in eight Betway Premiership appearances for Pirates, as of 23 October 2026. He has started four of those games and come off the bench in the other four, which adds up to 406 minutes. In addition, his average match rating in the league data is 7.28.

The detail is encouraging. He has taken 13 shots and put nine of them on target, which is a strong share for a wide player. Furthermore, he has completed 82 percent of his 201 passes, seven of them key passes, and he has beaten his man in eight of 15 dribbles. He has not been booked in the league this season. Compare these numbers with the other leaders on the Betway Premiership top scorers page. The figures come from API-Football season statistics.

How has Oswin Appollis played in recent Pirates matches?

Appollis has contributed to a goal in four of Pirates’ eight league games, and each contribution came in a win. He scored in the 2-0 home win over Milford FC on 1 August, then scored again in the 2-0 win over Sekhukhune United on 25 August.

His assists have followed. First, he laid on two goals in the 4-0 away win at Kruger United on 1 September, and he did so in only 77 minutes. Then, he set up one more in the 3-0 home win over TS Galaxy on 13 October, which is covered in our Orlando Pirates vs TS Galaxy match report. Because he often starts from the bench, he has averaged just 51 minutes per appearance.

As a team, Pirates have won seven and drawn one of their eight league games. As a result, they are second on 22 points, one behind Sundowns, who have played a game more. The full standings are on the PSL table page, and the club’s profile is in the Orlando Pirates team hub.

What is Oswin Appollis’s role for Bafana Bafana?

Appollis is a regular in the Bafana Bafana attacking line, and the 2026 league data shows four World Cup appearances with three starts and 262 minutes. He also played three friendlies in 2026, starting one, and scored once. In addition, our squad page notes that he started in the attacking line against Canada on 28 June.

His World Cup numbers are modest, with no goals or assists, three shots and one on target. Nevertheless, he completed four of five dribbles and 84 percent of his passes, which fits a winger asked to carry the ball. Coach Pitso Mosimane includes him in the 30-player group for the September 2026 window. You can see the whole group on our South Africa national soccer team players page, and the schedule is on the Bafana Bafana fixtures and results page. We have not quoted his career cap total, because the sources we checked gave different figures.

What could the next few weeks look like for Oswin Appollis?

The next few weeks will test whether Appollis can turn regular substitute appearances into starts while Pirates chase the league leaders. Since he has started only half of his league games, any extra minutes could raise his output quickly. Moreover, with Sundowns only one point ahead, Pirates will need every attacking contribution they can find.

Frequently asked questions about Oswin Appollis

Which club does Oswin Appollis play for?

Oswin Appollis plays for Orlando Pirates. Wikipedia and Flashscore both say he joined from Polokwane City for the 2025/26 season.

How many goals has Oswin Appollis scored this season?

Oswin Appollis has scored two Betway Premiership goals for Orlando Pirates in eight appearances in 2026/27, as of 23 October 2026. He has also set up three goals.

Where was Oswin Appollis born?

Oswin Appollis was born in Cape Town on 25 August 2001. He grew up in Bishop Lavis, according to Flashscore.

Is Oswin Appollis in the Bafana Bafana squad?

Yes, Oswin Appollis is in the 30-player Bafana Bafana group named for the September 2026 window. League data shows four World Cup appearances for South Africa in 2026.